Includes bibliographical references (pages [303]-306) and index.
Contents:
1. Inside the invisible government -- 2. Mules, pick-up trucks, and stinger missiles -- 3. "Your friend called from the airport" -- 4. "We need to polygraph him" -- 5. "Jack, this changes it all, doesn't it?" -- 6. Do I lie to the Pope, or break cover? -- 7. Selling the linear strategy, one lunch at a time -- 8. Jousting with the Soviets : when I knew it was over -- 9. A new boss, a bad penny, and a principled heroin dissent -- 10. The rooster and the train -- 11. Raising the bar -- 12. Undisclosed -- 13. Splitting a steak -- 14. Good hunting -- Postscript -- People consulted.
Summary:
A CIA veteran with extensive experience in covert operations presents a guide to the art of spycraft while illuminating the CIA's essential role, sharing a cautionary message about its recent transition toward paramilitary activities.
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